Associate Director - Electrical (Data Centres)

Associate Electrical Director – Data Centres

Location: Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid

Sector: Data Centres | Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an Associate Electrical Director for a consultancy delivering data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

This senior role combines electrical design leadership, team management, project delivery and client engagement. You will oversee complex electrical engineering packages from feasibility and concept design through construction support and commissioning.

The position offers technical autonomy, responsibility for commercial performance and opportunities for progression into further leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead electrical design across major data centre projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee HV/MV and LV power distribution, substations, UPS systems, standby generation, battery energy storage and associated critical infrastructure.
• Review power systems studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash and harmonics analysis.
• Provide technical guidance on resilience, redundancy, capacity and electrical infrastructure requirements.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, design procedures and quality assurance processes.

Project Delivery & Commercial Management

• Oversee electrical engineering delivery across multiple projects.
• Manage resources, design programmes, engineering fees, budgets and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Provide technical oversight during construction and commissioning.
• Identify and manage design risks, scope changes and programme constraints.
• Support delivery within fast-paced construction programmes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop electrical engineers at different career stages.
• Manage resource allocation, technical performance and professional development.
• Support recruitment and the development of team capabilities.
• Promote collaboration, technical quality and consistent delivery standards.

Client Management & Business Development

• Act as a senior technical contact for clients and delivery partners.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to bids, technical proposals, fee negotiations and presentations.
• Support the identification and development of new project opportunities.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering standards, regulations and client requirements.
• Embed safe design principles throughout project delivery.
• Lead technical reviews and apply lessons learned to improve future delivery.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 12 years’ experience in electrical engineering design.
• At least five years’ experience leading electrical delivery on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience delivering large-scale data centre developments and associated power infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, protection systems and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience managing engineering teams, resources and project delivery.
• Commercial experience covering engineering fees, budgets and client relationships.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
• Legal right to live and work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution.
• Experience with high-density computing environments, battery energy storage or electrical infrastructure supporting advanced cooling systems.
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM or equivalent power systems analysis software.
• Experience working under different engineering design and delivery models.
• Knowledge of standardised designs and repeatable campus infrastructure.
• Experience with live operational facilities, upgrades and capacity expansion.
• Relevant data centre design or operational certifications.

Package & Working Arrangements

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Employer pension contribution and private healthcare.
• Hybrid working based in Dublin.
• Professional development, membership and chartership support.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Business travel and project-related expenses covered.
• Occasional travel to client offices and project sites across Ireland and Europe.